Triteren
Triteren Brand names, Triteren Analogs
Triteren Brand Names Mixture
- Apo Triazide Tab (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Dyazide Tab (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Novo-Triamzide (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Nu-Triazide Tab 50 Mg/25 Mg (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Penta-Triamterene HCTZ Tablets (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Pro-Triazide (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
- Riva-Zide 50/25mg Tablets (Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene)
Triteren Chemical_Formula
C12H11N7
Triteren RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/triamterine.htm
Triteren fda sheet
Triteren msds (material safety sheet)
Triteren Synthesis Reference
Spickett, Timmis, J. Chem.. Soc. 1954, 2887 (1958)
Triteren Molecular Weight
253.263 g/mol
Triteren Melting Point
316 oC
Triteren H2O Solubility
48.2 mg/L
Triteren State
Solid
Triteren LogP
-0.323
Triteren Dosage Forms
Tablet
Triteren Indication
For the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and the nephrotic syndrome; also in steroid-induced edema, idiopathic edema, and edema due to secondary hyperaldosteronism.
Triteren Pharmacology
Triamterene, a relatively weak, potassium-sparing distal tubule diuretic and antihypertensive, is used in the management of hypokalemia. Triamterene is similar in action to amiloride but, unlike amiloride, increases the urinary excretion of magnesium.
Triteren Absorption
Rapidly absorbed, with somewhat less than 50% of the oral dose reaching the urine.
Triteren side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Triteren Patient Information
Information for Patients
To help avoid stomach upset, it is recommended that the drug be taken after meals.
If a single daily dose is prescribed, it may be preferable to take it in the morning to minimize the effect of increased frequency of urination on nighttime sleep.
If a dose is missed, the patient should not take more than the prescribed dose at the next dosing interval.
Triteren Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
